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Chronic venous insufficiency: A review for nurses
Linda Berti-Hearn1, Brenda Elliott
1Linda Berti-Hearn is a certified wound, ostomy, and continence nurse at Virtua Health, Home Health Division, in Mt. Laurel, N.J. Brenda Elliott is an adjunct professor at Wilson College (Division of Nursing and Health Sciences) in Chambersburg, Pa.
Nursing
|October 29, 2019
Summary
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) can cause severe leg ulcers. This review covers CVI
Area of Science:
- Vascular Medicine
- Nursing Science
Background:
- Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a prevalent vascular disorder.
- CVI can lead to serious complications, including debilitating lower extremity venous ulcers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of chronic venous insufficiency.
- To outline nursing assessment, diagnosis, interventions, and patient education strategies for CVI management.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of incidence, pathophysiology, and management of CVI.
- Synthesis of current nursing practices for CVI care.
Main Results:
- Detailed review of CVI pathophysiology and risk factors.
- Established nursing protocols for assessment and diagnosis.
- Intervention strategies and patient education guidelines for CVI management and complication prevention.
Conclusions:
- Effective nursing management is crucial for controlling CVI.
- Patient education empowers individuals to manage CVI and prevent complications like venous ulcers.
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